Need Good Boots That Aren’t Too Expensive

By the Gear Guy

Q. I can’t find any good boots that hold up. The bottoms of mine wore off. I’m headed to Philmont next year with my troop, so I’m in desperate need of some good boots that aren’t too expensive.— Bootless Bob, Columbia, Mississippi

A. You’re in luck, Bootless Bob. Rich Life Footwear just launched its own line of licensed boots, the Be Prepared Expedition Pro, for a mere $70 at bpboot.com. These kicks have a slip-resistant rubber outsole, an EVA midsole and a squishy memory foam footbed — which means they’ll withstand Philmont trails and keep your feet comfy along the way.